What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids? What should be checked for uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are common in middle-aged women. Since the size, number, and location of fibroids vary, whether symptoms appear depends on the individual, so sometimes people are careless about prevention. So, what are the symptoms of uterine fibroids? What items should be checked?

Uterine fibroids are the most common tumors of the female reproductive system. Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in women and can occur alone or in multiple locations. At present, the cause is still unclear. If not treated in time, it can cause hazards such as frequent urination, urination disorders, infertility, miscarriage, etc., and is the main killer of women's health. According to the different locations of uterine fibroids, they are divided into intramural fibroids, subserosal fibroids, submucosal fibroids and cervical fibroids. Uterine fibroids are usually multiple, and the above different types of fibroids can occur simultaneously in the same uterus, which is called multiple uterine fibroids.

The symptoms of uterine fibroids generally include increased vaginal discharge, abdominal mass, pain, menstrual changes, infertility, compression symptoms, etc.

1. Menstrual changes: The most common symptoms are shortened menstrual cycle, increased menstrual volume, prolonged menstruation, irregular vaginal bleeding, etc.

2. Compression symptoms: When the fibroids grow forward or backward, they can compress the bladder, urethra or rectum, causing frequent urination, dysuria, urinary retention or constipation. When the fibroids grow to both sides, they will form broad ligament fibroids, compressing the ureter or hydronephrosis; if they compress the pelvic blood vessels and lymphatic vessels, they will cause lower limb edema.

3. Pain: Generally, patients do not have abdominal pain, but often have lower abdominal swelling, back pain, etc. When the pedicle of the subserosal fibroid is twisted, acute abdominal pain may occur, the fibroid changes to red, the abdominal pain is severe, and is accompanied by fever.

4. Increased leucorrhea: Increased leucorrhea, sometimes with a large amount of purulent and bloody discharge and necrotic tissue.

5. Secondary anemia: If the patient has excessive menstruation for a long time, it may lead to secondary anemia, with symptoms such as general fatigue, pale complexion, shortness of breath, palpitations, etc.

6. Abdominal mass: The abdomen is swollen, and a mass can be felt in the lower abdomen, accompanied by a feeling of falling.

So what are the examination items for uterine fibroids? I believe this is the most concerned issue for many female friends. Uterine fibroids should be examined in the following aspects:

1. Observe whether there is a lump. After defecating on an empty stomach in the morning, female friends can lie flat on the bed, relax the abdomen, bend the knees slightly, press the lower abdomen with your hands, and you may feel a lump.

2. Observe for bleeding. Clinically, the most common symptoms of uterine fibroids are irregular menstruation and irregular non-menstrual flow. If the condition is severe, anemia may even occur.

3. Check the vaginal discharge. Under normal circumstances, the vaginal discharge should be colorless, odorless, and transparent. If the vaginal discharge increases, is bloody, or has an odor, you should pay attention.